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Never Go Back

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Reacher arrives at his old unit to find its commander has been arrested

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Quick recap

Closing the arc that runs from 61 Hours, Reacher reaches the headquarters of the 110th MP in northeastern Virginia. He expected to meet the new commander, Major Susan Turner, but she has been arrested. Soon Reacher is taken into custody too, awaiting trial for two crimes he allegedly committed while in the Army. From there the book is a race to clear his name and hers, and to find out who set it all up.

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What changed on screen

  1. ChangeDifferent charges

    In the book, Reacher is accused of two crimes he allegedly committed while in the Army. In the film, he is framed for a murder and runs with Major Turner, arrested for espionage.

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  2. CameoLee Child at the TSA

    The author makes a brief cameo in the film as a TSA agent at the airport.

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  3. Behind the scenesLess box office than the first

    The film was shot in New Orleans from October 20, 2015 and grossed $162 million worldwide, less than the first, which passed $200 million.

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